Shipping from Riyadh to Jordan 0561247112 | Cars, Furniture and Cargo

Shipping from Riyadh to Jordan 0561247112 with Alrahwan Golden starts with the goods, the recipient and the delivery address. We help plan cars, furniture, appliances, parcels and commercial loads, with the collection, packing, transport, clearance coordination and final work defined in a written quotation. Jordan has its own customs procedures: a household move, a returning resident’s effects and business stock should not be treated as one automatic exemption case.

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1. Car shipping from Riyadh to Jordan
2. Vehicle preparation and handover
3. Riyadh–Jordan route overview
4. Indicative furniture and freight prices
5. Household and office furniture
6. Individual pieces
7. Luggage, air cargo and documents
8. Commercial equipment and pallets
9. Jordan customs and the returning-resident question
10. Three road crossings: choose for the actual movement
11. Delivery time and the final city
12. Road, air or sea: compare the complete service
13. Collection in Riyadh and delivery in Jordan
14. Furniture for a permanent return to Jordan
15. Furniture removal: from the room survey to reassembly
16. Seven stages of a household move
17. Items that need their own handling instructions
18. Televisions and electrical appliances
19. Packing materials and load protection
20. Commercial cargo, shop stock and institutional deliveries
21. Part load or a dedicated truck?
22. Plan the service around the sector
23. Cartons, luggage, gifts and personal effects
24. Cold cargo, heavy equipment, offices and documents
25. Temperature-sensitive consignments
26. Machinery and project loads
27. Office relocation
28. Original papers and contracts
29. Documents and restricted products
30. Insurance, carrier liability and a usable claims record
31. From quotation to completed delivery
32. Six route-specific mistakes to avoid
33. Choosing the best shipping company for your consignment
34. Questions worth asking before you pay
35. What “cheapest shipping” should mean in your comparison
36. Timing, return-load availability and temporary storage
37. A practical Amman apartment delivery plan
38. Collection and delivery checklist
39. Shipping terms in plain English
40. Frequently asked questions about Riyadh–Jordan shipping
41. How much does a complete bedroom cost?
42. Is used furniture automatically exempt?
43. Which crossing is best from Riyadh?
44. How long does road delivery take?
45. Can I ship my car temporarily?
46. Are customs charges included?
47. Can you dismantle kitchens and prepare air-conditioning?
48. Can you deliver to a hillside or narrow-street address?
49. Is there tracking?
50. How do I request a full quotation?

The supplied company guide gives a Riyadh–Amman studio reference of SAR 1,600–2,500 and a shared-sedan reference of SAR 1,250–1,700. These are indicative figures, not confirmed current rates. This detailed guide explains the remaining price tables, route choices, paperwork and delivery work so you can compare the complete job. Call 0561247112 with the inventory and both addresses.

Car shipping from Riyadh to Jordan

Provide the owner, registration country, model year, VIN, engine type and intended use in Jordan before choosing transport. Permanent import and temporary entry require different checks. Confirm the applicable vehicle conditions, recipient eligibility, export or entry paperwork and registration requirements through the relevant process. Jordan Customs is the official starting point for checking the procedure; transport availability is not an import approval.

Confirm the actual loading equipment, ground clearance, dimensions, addresses and service availability. A low car, a non-running vehicle or an electric vehicle requires a specific acceptance and handling review. Ask whether the quotation includes collection and delivery and what official or registration charges remain separate.

Vehicle preparation and handover

1. Establish the correct entry procedure and confirm that the owner and vehicle meet the applicable conditions.
2. Review ownership, financing restrictions and any required authorisation before collection.
3. Prepare the appropriate export or temporary-entry documents; do not cancel registration based on a generic freight instruction.
4. Agree road-use and cargo-insurance responsibilities separately where applicable.
5. Photograph condition and record mileage, keys, accessories and any existing defect affecting loading.
6. Follow the carrier’s instructions for fuel, battery and loose items, and use appropriate loading and restraint equipment.
7. Inspect against the condition record at delivery and document any exception at handover.

Riyadh–Jordan route overview

Indicative furniture and freight prices

These supplied ranges use Riyadh to Amman as the reference. A current written quote must confirm the goods, packed measurements, service, addresses and work at both ends. Ask which duties, taxes, clearance services, waiting, storage and delivery tasks remain separate. A low starting price does not define a complete home move.

Household and office furniture

Individual pieces

Luggage, air cargo and documents

Commercial equipment and pallets

Jordan customs and the returning-resident question

Jordan is outside the GCC customs union, but that distinction should not be simplified into “GCC moves are automatically exempt”. Every relevant procedure has conditions. For a returning resident, establish the evidence of residence abroad, the reason for the move and the required household inventory. Ask the representative to confirm eligibility and expected treatment before a truck is reserved.

Commercial goods need accurate invoices, origin evidence where relevant, importer details and product approvals. Preferential treatment based on origin is different from a personal-effects exemption. A shipment leaving Saudi Arabia is not necessarily Saudi-origin merchandise. Keep new purchases and goods intended for sale identifiable so they can be assessed correctly.

Ask which records require certification and when they must be available. The cost of transport and the official assessment of duties are separate questions. The quotation should explain the company’s clearance-coordination service and identify charges that depend on the actual customs decision. Do not rely on an unsupported promise that a used item must be released without charges.

Three road crossings: choose for the actual movement

The supplied guide uses approximate Jordan-side references of 150 km from Al Omari toward Amman, 322 km from Al Mudawara and 349 km from Al Durra. These are broad route references rather than measured distances to your property. Do not select Al Durra for every southern destination without comparing the full Saudi approach and actual service. The operator should confirm the route and crossing acceptance for the booked cargo.

Delivery time and the final city

The figures are supplied estimates, not current guaranteed schedules or automatic surcharges. A dedicated load can avoid some consolidation waiting, but it does not bypass procedures. For shared cargo, establish the planned departure and any handling stages. Confirm whether a difficult-access address or a remote delivery requires a different local vehicle or additional time.

Road, air or sea: compare the complete service

Road transport is worth assessing for household furniture, vehicles and ordinary business loads. Compare the appropriate vehicle and the packed volume rather than just a price per kilogram. Air freight can suit accepted urgent documents, samples and small cargo, but dimensional weight and airport handling may change the total. Confirm that the product is accepted under the intended service.

Sea transport through an accepted Aqaba service may suit certain large equipment or container enquiries. Include Saudi inland transport, terminal work, release arrangements and final delivery. It is not automatically limited to villas, and road transport is not automatically free of waiting or storage charges. Compare actual offers for the same goods and delivery endpoint.

Collection in Riyadh and delivery in Jordan

Provide the Riyadh district, building, floor, lift and parking position. Northern, central, eastern and southern pickups can have different access and warehouse arrangements. For a showroom or industrial load, identify the invoice, gate contact, readiness date and forklift availability. Multi-supplier collections need a package and invoice record for each stop.

In Amman, a hillside property or narrow street may need a smaller vehicle or additional carrying work. Identify the district and floor before booking. For Zarqa and Russeifa, distinguish home delivery from an industrial or warehouse receiving point. For Irbid, Ramtha, Mafraq, Jerash, Ajloun, Salt and Madaba, give the exact address and assembly requirements. Southern destinations such as Karak, Tafilah, Maan and Aqaba require their own route and timing assessment.

For a delivery to the Aqaba economic area, a free zone or a facility near Zarqa, identify the receiving business and the intended customs destination. The applicable procedure is not established by using the nearest city name. Warehouses and project sites also need the correct unloading equipment and appointment.

Furniture for a permanent return to Jordan

Before packing, establish the recipient’s intended personal-effects procedure and the supporting file. Keep an inventory distinguishing used furniture, personal cartons, new purchases and commercial goods. List values or other details where the applicable process requires them. If the family travels before the goods, make sure the collection representative and the Jordanian recipient both have the inventory and coordinator’s contact.

Furniture removal: from the room survey to reassembly

A home move is a collection of different handling jobs. A wardrobe, a marble table and a television should appear as separate items in the survey, even if they stand in the same room. Alrahwan Golden builds the moving scope around that inventory and the access at both properties. Tell the coordinator which items must be dismantled, which can travel assembled and which are too fragile to accept additional handling.

Seven stages of a household move

1. Survey the contents. Send a slow video of each room, opening cupboards that contain items to be shipped. Include balconies, storage rooms and large appliances. Identify what will stay behind so that the quotation does not include unnecessary volume.
2. Create the inventory. Give every large item and carton a number, a short description, a condition note and a destination room. Photograph existing damage and valuable pieces. The inventory is useful for packing, customs review, unloading and any later claim.
3. Agree the dismantling. Specify wardrobes, beds, ready-made kitchens, desks and shelving individually. Label matching panels, bag their fittings and keep the bags with the corresponding item. Photograph cable connections before equipment is disconnected.
4. Arrange qualified appliance work. Air-conditioning, plumbing, gas connections and electrical alterations require the appropriate technician. The transport quotation should state which disconnection and installation jobs are included. A move does not automatically include new pipework, replacement fittings or modifications to the receiving property.
5. Select protection for each surface. Use suitable cushioning, corner protection, clean covers and rigid packaging where necessary. Keep adhesive tape away from vulnerable finishes. Protect exposed fittings without making the package impossible to handle safely.
6. Load to a plan. Consider weight distribution, stackability, restraint points and the unloading order. Place heavy, stable packages where they can be supported properly. A fragile label supplements physical protection; it does not replace it.
7. Deliver and check. Match the inventory to the packages, inspect their condition and complete the agreed assembly. Record exceptions on the delivery document while the team is present. Keep packaging associated with any damaged item until the claim handler gives instructions.

Items that need their own handling instructions

Furniture arriving in an apartment may require a service lift, loading-bay booking or a smaller delivery vehicle. Supply the floor, lift dimensions, stair turns and parking restrictions with the quotation request. If a sofa cannot pass through the doorway, solving that problem after the truck arrives is usually more disruptive than measuring it during the survey.

Televisions and electrical appliances

Photograph a working screen before packing, including its model and any existing marks. An intact manufacturer’s carton with the correct protective inserts may be suitable; a damaged or incomplete box needs assessment and additional protection. Keep pressure off the panel, secure accessories separately and avoid stacking other cargo on the television package. Confirm the orientation recommended for the particular model instead of relying on a rule for every screen.

For a refrigerator, remove food and loose shelves, clean and dry the interior, and secure the doors without damaging the finish. For a washing machine, tell the team whether its transit bolts are available. The installer should follow the maker’s instructions for draining, transport and reconnection. Allow the appliance to be assessed at delivery before turning it on if its transport position or condition raises a concern.

Air-conditioning work needs a separate technical assessment. Refrigerant type, equipment design and local installation conditions affect the correct procedure. Do not follow a generic instruction to pump every system down or recharge it after every move. Specify who will disconnect the units, protect the pipe openings, check the new connections and test the system. The same principle applies to ovens connected to gas and appliances requiring fixed electrical work.

New appliances purchased for the move should retain their invoices and model details. Separate them from the used household inventory when the customs file is prepared. Keeping the packaging does not make an item commercial by itself, and removing it does not establish an exemption. The actual goods, quantity, ownership and applicable import rules determine the treatment.

Packing materials and load protection

The best material depends on the surface, fragility, weight and transport conditions. More wrapping is not always better: an inappropriate sealed cover can trap moisture, while soft padding without a rigid support can still allow a fragile object to bend. Start with clean, dry items and choose a protection system that suits the complete journey, including storage and any handling between vehicles.

Before the vehicle departs, keep photographs of the package labels and the loaded arrangement. For shared transport, ask how your packages will remain identifiable during consolidation and unloading. For dedicated transport, agree the delivery sequence so that the first goods required are accessible. If an inspection requires a package to be opened, it should be reclosed with appropriate protection before the journey continues.

Commercial cargo, shop stock and institutional deliveries

A business shipment needs a receiving plan as well as a transport booking. Confirm the importer, delivery address, unloading equipment and receiving hours before the goods leave the supplier. A warehouse may require a purchase-order number or pallet labels, while a shopping centre may accept deliveries only through a service entrance. Share those requirements before loading so the cargo is prepared for its destination.

Part load or a dedicated truck?

With a part load, the shipment shares a vehicle and the charging basis may include volume, weight, minimum charges and handling. Ask when consolidation will finish and whether the cargo will be moved between vehicles or warehouses. This can suit regular cartons and pallets when the delivery window is flexible.

A dedicated truck gives greater control over the loading sequence and departure arrangements. It can be useful for bulky stock, a complete office or a project requiring coordinated unloading. It does not remove customs inspections or guarantee an immediate departure. The quotation must still identify readiness requirements, vehicle capacity and the receiving appointment.

Plan the service around the sector

• Retail and wholesale: record product descriptions, quantities, carton numbers and the receiving purchase order. Reconcile the shipment against the supplier’s invoice before sealing it.
• Online stores: separate replenishment to one warehouse from delivery to individual customers. Returns, cash collection and order-level distribution are additional services that require an explicit agreement.
• Clinics and laboratories: provide product specifications and any temperature or handling requirements before acceptance. A general cargo booking is insufficient for regulated or temperature-sensitive products.
• Schools and offices: sequence desks, chairs, equipment and archived files by room. Coordinate the move with access permissions and the date on which the premises must be usable.
• Construction projects: supply dimensions, weight, lifting points and the site contact. Arrange cranes, forklifts, lifting plans and access permits when the equipment requires them.
• Restaurants and hotels: identify oversized kitchen equipment, fragile counters and dismantling work. Distinguish delivery from installation, commissioning and connection to utilities.

Ask the coordinator to distinguish freight, customs representation, duties and taxes in the offer. If a price is described as door to door, check whether it includes loading and unloading, permit fees, waiting time and the final movement inside the building. Those are practical scope questions even when the shipment crosses a familiar border.

Cartons, luggage, gifts and personal effects

Small consignments still need an accurate contents list. Describe books, clothes, household items and gifts by type and quantity rather than writing “miscellaneous goods”. Include batteries, liquids, food, cosmetics or medicines in the initial enquiry so that acceptance and any restrictions can be reviewed before packing. Personal use does not make every product acceptable for every transport service.

Choose strong cartons appropriate to the contents. Keep heavy books in manageable boxes, protect the corners of luggage and contain loose accessories. Fill unused space with compatible cushioning so objects cannot move against one another. Do not make a box dangerously heavy simply to reduce the carton count. Package numbers should match the inventory and remain legible after wrapping.

Compare the minimum charge, the actual weight and the packed dimensions. For a light but bulky parcel, chargeable weight can matter more than the scale reading. The divisor and minimums depend on the service; obtain them from the quotation. Combining parcels can reduce repeated collection or handling costs, but the consolidated charge still depends on the total shipment and customs arrangements.

For important documents, confirm the accepted service, recipient details and proof-of-delivery process. Keep a readable copy before dispatch. A transport insurance policy cannot recreate an original certificate or remove the inconvenience of replacing it. For a gift with a fixed occasion, compare the complete delivery window with the date you need it, including acceptance, processing and local delivery.

Cold cargo, heavy equipment, offices and documents

Temperature-sensitive consignments

Start with the product’s required temperature range and acceptance conditions. Chilled and frozen transport are different services, and an insulated vehicle is not automatically a refrigerated one. Confirm the vehicle specification, preconditioning, temperature monitoring, loading procedure and contingency contact. The consignee must also be ready to receive the goods into suitable storage. Any regulated food, medicine or medical product needs the relevant permissions and documentation before dispatch.

Machinery and project loads

Supply overall dimensions and gross weight including the transport frame or crate. Identify lifting points, centre-of-gravity information where relevant, attachments and any fluids or batteries. A low-bed vehicle, crane or forklift may be needed depending on the equipment and access. The route, loading plan and discharge arrangement must be assessed before a vehicle is assigned; the size of the machine alone does not establish that it can be carried on a standard truck.

Office relocation

Pack files in their existing sequence and use a room or department index. Agree who disconnects servers and other sensitive equipment, and complete data backups through the business’s own IT process. Appropriate protective packaging helps physical transport but is not a data-recovery plan. Stage the delivery so priority workstations can be installed first, and confirm whether furniture assembly and IT reconnection are separate jobs.

Original papers and contracts

Use a service that accepts the document type and provides the required handover record. Check the recipient’s name and contact details before dispatch. If personal receipt, a signature or a specific delivery appointment is essential, have it written into the service scope. Keep copies and record the consignment number where the person receiving the document can access it.

Documents and restricted products

Declare batteries, aerosols, cylinders, flammable products, medicines, drones and other regulated items before packing. A specialised service or permission may be required, and some goods cannot be accepted in an ordinary furniture load. Do not conceal them or use a vague “household items” description to bypass review. Accurate preparation supports the process without guaranteeing that the shipment will not be inspected.

Insurance, carrier liability and a usable claims record

Cargo insurance and the carrier’s contractual liability are different. Do not assume that a phrase such as “fully insured” means every item, every handling stage and every cause of loss is covered. Ask for the insurer, insured value, deductible, exclusions, territorial scope and start and end points of the cover. Include any storage or subcontracted transport stages that form part of the booking.

If you find an issue, record the package number, the visible condition and any relevant photographs. Note the exception on the delivery document and notify the contact stated in the contract or policy promptly. Keep the damaged item and its packaging available for assessment. Do not discard evidence or authorise repairs before checking the claim procedure and any deadline that applies to your cover.

The written agreement should also explain who approves additional costs. Ask how changes to volume, access, storage or the destination are documented, and what happens if either party needs to change the collection date. Clear records make a problem easier to resolve; they do not remove the need to assess the actual facts and policy terms.

From quotation to completed delivery

The enquiry and survey define the load and both properties. Document review checks the appropriate personal or business file. Collection produces the numbered inventory and condition record, followed by the agreed dismantling, packing and loading. The road or other transport service then proceeds under its booked arrangement, with clearance and receiving work treated as distinct stages.

Ask for updates on collection, departure, the relevant procedures, release and delivery. Live vehicle location, if separately offered, does not establish customs status. At handover, reconcile package numbers and condition, complete agreed assembly and record any exception. Retain the quotation, photographs and delivery document for the period needed under your agreement or policy.

Six route-specific mistakes to avoid

1. Assuming returning-resident treatment without confirming eligibility and documents.
2. Treating Saudi dispatch as proof of preferential origin for commercial goods.
3. Selecting a crossing without comparing the full route from Riyadh.
4. Applying an Amman estimate to a different city or access arrangement without repricing.
5. Omitting duties, waiting, unloading or assembly from a price comparison.
6. Leaving the recipient’s release file and receiving appointment until the vehicle arrives.

Choosing the best shipping company for your consignment

Compare companies using one inventory and one delivery scope. Sending a complete room survey to one provider and a short list to another produces prices that cannot be judged fairly. Ask every provider to state the vehicle or service type, collection arrangement, packing work, customs responsibility and delivery endpoint. A warehouse delivery and an apartment delivery with assembly are different services.

Questions worth asking before you pay

1. What exact goods, dimensions and addresses does this quotation cover?
2. Is this a part load or dedicated service, and what determines the departure date?
3. Who performs packing, transport, clearance and local delivery, and who is my single point of contact?
4. Which charges are included, and which duties, handling or access costs remain separate?
5. What documents must be ready before collection, and who checks them?
6. What protection and insurance arrangements apply to my valuable or fragile items?
7. How are delays, changes and extra work reported and approved?
8. What record will I receive at collection and delivery, and how do I report a problem?

Direct operation and work through transport partners can both be valid arrangements. What matters to the customer is knowing the contracting party and the responsibility at each stage. A vehicle photograph, a low starting price or an unsupported “best company” claim cannot answer those questions. Ask for a written service description that matches the shipment you are actually sending.

What “cheapest shipping” should mean in your comparison

The lowest initial freight figure may exclude work another offer includes. Compare the total cost of getting the accepted goods to the agreed address, including necessary packing, local collection, clearance services, destination handling and delivery. Identify any charges that can only be confirmed later and ask what triggers them. Keep taxes and duties distinct from the transport company’s own charges.

Savings usually begin with the inventory. Remove goods you no longer need, dismantle suitable bulky furniture, choose an appropriate shared service when the date is flexible, and avoid an unnecessary second collection. Compare a different transport option when size or urgency justifies it. Do not reduce protection on an irreplaceable item to achieve a small saving in freight.

Timing, return-load availability and temporary storage

Ask for the next confirmed collection and departure opportunities rather than assuming a route operates on a fixed daily schedule. Shared loads may need consolidation time. A return-load opportunity can be economical when it fits your dates and goods, but it should be assessed with the same packing, paperwork and insurance requirements as any other service. A discount does not remove those requirements.

If the receiving home or warehouse is not ready, agree storage before dispatch. Specify the location, charging unit, access arrangements, inventory record and responsibility for releasing the goods. Check whether unloading, reloading and final delivery are separate charges. Insurance covering the road journey may need different wording or an extension for a storage period.

An economy arrangement may combine flexible timing with a shared load. A more comprehensive moving service may add dismantling, tailored protection and assembly. A premium handling arrangement might include a dedicated vehicle or special crating. Treat these as scope choices, not standard packages with automatic promises. The written quotation should identify the services selected for your particular shipment.

A practical Amman apartment delivery plan

For a family moving from Riyadh to an Amman apartment, measure the largest sofa and wardrobe panels and send photographs of the destination stair turns or service lift. Confirm whether the main truck can stop nearby and whether a smaller vehicle is necessary. Identify the furniture requiring assembly and any appliance work that needs a technician.

Review the returning-resident file separately from the packing estimate. If a new television or other purchase is included, retain its invoice and identify it accurately. Ask the quotation to show the transport and moving services, clearance-coordination charge and any official charges assessed separately. This makes two offers comparable and gives the recipient a clear list of actions before arrival.

Collection and delivery checklist

• Finalise the numbered inventory and photograph existing damage before the packing team starts.
• Supply identity, recipient and customs documents through the agreed private channel; do not place sensitive documents in public package photographs.
• Separate passports, money, valuables and items you need during the journey from the cargo.
• Declare new purchases, regulated products, batteries and liquids so acceptance can be reviewed.
• Empty, clean and dry appliances, and arrange qualified disconnection work where required.
• Confirm parking, loading permissions, lift bookings and access at both properties.
• Keep the accepted quotation, payment record, consignment number and coordinator’s contact together.
• Reconcile package numbers at collection and retain the signed handover record.
• Ensure the recipient can answer calls and is authorised to receive the shipment.
• Inspect the goods at delivery, record any exceptions and retain relevant packaging and photographs.

Do not sign a delivery statement saying that everything was checked if that is not what happened. Record what was actually inspected and any agreed follow-up. If a package cannot be opened immediately, ask how the delivery record and the insurer’s notification requirements should be handled. The goal is an accurate handover record that both parties can use.

Shipping terms in plain English

Frequently asked questions about Riyadh–Jordan shipping

How much does a complete bedroom cost?

The supplied Riyadh–Amman guide lists SAR 2,700–3,600. Confirm the current rate after the survey and check the packing, collection, delivery and assembly scope, plus separate official charges. The actual goods and address determine the offer.

Is used furniture automatically exempt?

No. The recipient’s circumstances, the goods and the applicable procedure need review. Returning-resident conditions and documents should be confirmed before booking. A used item does not prove eligibility by itself.

Which crossing is best from Riyadh?

Al Haditha–Al Omari is a relevant option discussed in the guide, but the operator should compare the actual cargo, destination and accepted route. Halat Ammar–Al Mudawara and Al Durra are not interchangeable defaults for every origin or destination.

How long does road delivery take?

The supplied reference is about 3–6 days, with city-specific ranges in the table. Confirm the start of the estimate, departure availability, clearance and the receiving appointment. These are not guaranteed current delivery dates.

Can I ship my car temporarily?

Have the owner’s and vehicle’s eligibility and documents reviewed for temporary entry. This differs from permanent import and registration. Confirm the obligations and relevant insurance before booking a transporter.

Are customs charges included?

The written quote should state which company services are included and which duties or other official charges are separate. Personal-effects treatment and commercial origin treatment require their own assessment. Do not infer inclusion from a door-to-door label alone.

Can you dismantle kitchens and prepare air-conditioning?

List those jobs in the survey. Kitchen, plumbing, electrical and air-conditioning work require the appropriate technician and a defined installation scope. The equipment manufacturer’s procedure should control preparation, not a generic instruction for all appliances.

Can you deliver to a hillside or narrow-street address?

Send access photographs, floor and lift information, and the largest item’s measurements. The quote can then assess a smaller vehicle, carrying work or a different delivery arrangement. These details should be confirmed before departure.

Is there tracking?

Use the agreed consignment reference and coordinator for recorded milestones, including clearance and delivery. Live vehicle location is a separate feature whose availability must be confirmed for the booking.

How do I request a full quotation?

Send both addresses, inventory, photographs, dates and any car or regulated-product details. State whether this is a permanent return or another type of shipment. Contact 0561247112 or use the quotation form. Related guides cover Syria and Kuwait.